Diletta Leotta almost upstages Carlos Alcaraz as DAZN presenter spills out of white dress in epic French Open final
DILETTA LEOTTA stole the show at Roland Garros - as Carlos Alcarez made history on court.
The Italian presenter rocked a stunning look during her work for DAZN at the French Open.
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Alcarez beat Jannik Sinner in a five-set epic which lasted over five hours.
But it was fan favourite Diletta who was turning heads with her sophisticated finals outfit.
The 33-year-old rocked a gorgeous fitted white blazer as temperatures soared in Paris.
She paired it with a small tennis-style white skirt, winning hearts among her 9 million-strong Instagram fanbase.
Diletta uploaded a clip of her preparing for the finale on Philippe-Chatrier Court.
She dazzled in a dressing gown before taking to the stands in the French capital.
One fan gasped in response: "How cute is this outfit, you look great."
Another lovestruck follower added: "Blessed is that dressing gown."
While a third replied: "The Sicilian Barbie."
Alcaraz produced one of the all-time great comebacks to secure a second French Open crown.
Diletta Leotta shows off new 'Bond girl' look as DAZN host puts on revealing display in low cut ski suit
The Spaniard survived three Championship points in the fourth set to somehow beat Sinner at Roland Garros.
Alcarez won the five-set thriller after five hours and 29 minutes.
He becomes only the third man to win a major final after saving a championship point since the Open era began in 1968.
Following his epic win, Alcaraz admitted: "Every match I'm playing against him is important.
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"This is the first match in a Grand Slam final.
"Hopefully not the last because every time we face each other, we raise our level to the top.
"If you want to win Grand Slams, you have to beat the best tennis players in the world."
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